Call to roll out ‘e-bikes for clunkers’
Electric bicycles should be heavily discounted to help Australia meet its 2030 climate target, experts say.
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Rabuka sworn in as Fiji’s prime minister
Sitiveni Rabuka has been sworn in as Fiji's new prime minister after being officially elected by the parliament.
Wanderers eye forward in transfer window
Western Sydney coach Marko Rudan is on the front foot with his A-League Men plans to give the Wanderers more attacking thrust.
Ukraine warned to brace for Xmas attacks
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged his citizens to heed air raid alarms, warning them Russia could "step up" attacks over Christmas.
Search for plane with two aboard in NT
Northern Territory police are searching for a plane with two people aboard that failed to arrive at Katherine on Saturday.
Andoo Comanche eyes Sydney-Hobart history
Supermaxi Andoo Comanche is favoured to win her fourth Sydney to Hobart line honours, as a fleet of 109 boats prepare to set off for the annual challenge.
Roar, Wanderers share spoils in ALM
Brisbane Roar have overcome the recent departure of English striker Charlie Austin to fight back and secure a 1-1 draw against Western Sydney in Redcliffe.
Kings beat United in historic NBL clash
The Sydney Kings have taken advantage of Chris Goulding's absence to defeat Melbourne United 101-80 in the NBL's historic Christmas Day clash.
King lauds helpers in Christmas broadcast
King Charles has sympathised with families struggling with the cost of living and praised individuals, charities and faith groups who support those in need.
Australians feel the heat on Boxing Day
Most Australians are experiencing a minor heatwave, but intense rain from ex-tropical cyclone Ellie has parts of the NT and Queensland on flood watch.
Holiday-makers drive electric car uptake
More road trips are set to be taken in electric and hybrid vehicles this holiday season as rental firms roll out eco-friendly cars.
Busking’s bright future as acts ramp up
Melbourne's buskers are gearing up for a busy summer with international acts due to arrive and a new place to call their own.
Qld murder accused ‘drove car into victim’
A 30-year-old man will face court in Queensland charged with murdering another man by intentionally driving his car at him.
Comanche toasted, fleet faces rough night
Supermaxi Andoo Comanche claimed line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, about 27 minutes ahead of LawConnect with BlackJack third to finish.
Teenager drowns in Christmas Day tragedy
A teenager has been killed and two other men hospitalised after all three ran into difficulty in rough waters this Christmas.
Green’s MCG heroics give Aussies control
Young allrounder Cameron Green's first five-wicket haul has helped Australia roll South Africa for just 189 late on day one of the Boxing Day Test.
Russian forces bombard Ukrainian cities
Ukraine says Russia unleashed heavy artillery barrages on its cities, while Moscow claims it forces shot down a drone approaching an air base deep in Russia.
Man, woman dead in remote NT plane crash
A pilot and passenger who were travelling in a light plane have been confirmed dead after the aircraft's wreckage was found in the Northern Territory.
South Africa’s batting nightmares continue
South Africa were dismissed for their seventh successive Test innings under 200 after their top order again crumbled to Australia at the MCG.
Aussies seek bargains in post-Xmas sales
Shoppers are predicted to spend record amounts in the summer sales with clothing, hospitality and household goods expected to be the most popular categories.
Bateman joins NRL’s Tigers on 4-year deal
England star John Bateman will return to the NRL in 2023 after agreeing a four-year deal with the Wests Tigers.
Reds want discipline against Jets in ALM
Adelaide United's form has stalled amid two red cards in two games and coach Carl Veart has urged his charges to improve their discipline against Newcastle.
Missing Qld woman found, man questioned
A Queensland woman reported missing has been found and is receiving medical treatment while her male travelling companion helps police with their inquiries.
North Korean drones breach South airspace
Military planes have been scrambled and warning shots fired after North Korean drones crossed into South Korean airspace over the heavily fortified border.
Victory ALM woes continue against United
Western United have overcome going down to 10 men to beat Melbourne Victory 1-0 and further sink the boot into their reeling A-League Men rivals.
Southern summer heatwave set to peak
Adelaide residents have sweltered through the night as a heatwave peaking across southern Australia fries several capital cities and inland areas.
Expert hiding skills reveal hawk’s secrets
One man's excellent impersonation of a leafy mound is helping unlock the secrets of one of Australia's rarest birds of prey.
Aussie satellites to plug air traffic gaps
Five Australian made satellites are about to launch in a project designed to close gaps in air traffic management systems and reduce bumpy flights.
Teens to be charged with Qld mum’s murder
Two 17-year-old boys are set to be charged with murdering a mother and the attempted murder of a father who were stabbed in their home north of Brisbane.
Doomed Sydney plane from experimental kit
Crash investigators are sifting through the wreckage of a kit-built light plane that crashed on Sydney's southern outskirts, killing two men.
Russia ultimatum amid fierce Ukraine fight
Towns and cities in eastern and southern Ukraine have been shelled and bombed after Russia's foreign minister said Kyiv must accept Moscow's demands.